Estranged siblings Bellatine and Isaac inherit Thistlefoot, a sentient house on chicken legs rooted in their Jewish ancestry, and reunite for a traveling theater show across America.
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Estranged siblings Bellatine and Isaac inherit Thistlefoot, a sentient house on chicken legs rooted in their Jewish ancestry, and reunite for a traveling theater show across America.
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In the tradition of modern fairy tales like Neil Gaiman’s American Gods and Naomi Novik’s Spinning Silver comes an immersive fantasy saga, a debut novel about estranged siblings who are reunited after receiving a mysterious inheritance.
“A wonderfully imaginative, wholly enchanting novel of witness, survival, memory, and family that reads like a fairy tale godfathered by Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton in a wild America alive with wonders and devils alike. Thistlefoot shimmers with magic and mayhe...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted. Mention of an adult/minor sexual relationship.
Violence & gore
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Frequent depictions of violence including genocide, mob attacks, gun violence, and death.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Brief instance of non-consensual drugging.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Includes LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives in the narrative.
Religious content
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Incorporates Jewish cultural and mythological elements without overt religiosity.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic with folklore elements like Baba Yaga's house, spells, and mythical beings.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores anti-Semitism, prejudice against outsiders, racism, eugenics, identity, and community belonging.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Abuse & suffering
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Scenes of genocide, child and infant death, animal death, mob violence, and inherited trauma. Mention of an adult/minor sexual relationship.
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